TOKYO: Gazoo Racing (GR) has unveiled a partially upgraded Toyota GR86 sports coupe which gets updates to the interior, safety technologies and driving performance.
Also, the exterior colour "Solid Gray," once available on the Toyota 86 for a limited time of roughly half a year starting in 2017, is back.
For the interior, on the RZ trim level, specific modifications have elevated the overall quality of the cockpit.
There are switches redesigned with improved grip for better ease of use and painted in low-reflectivity cast iron black.
The black-and-red interior color scheme, available as a factory-installed option, now features red accents that envelop the driver, evoking images of the late-model Toyota 86.
Refined driving dynamics have strengthened the GR86's appeal of delivering intuitive handling and instinctive responsiveness true to a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car.
Adjusted throttle control settings ensure intuitive handling and instinctive responsiveness when exiting corners, driving on low-friction surfaces, such as wet or snow-covered roads, and in other situations that require precise acceleration control.
Also, a retained direct sensation and better linear response between pedal application and acceleration deliver a smooth, freely controllable driving experience.
The electric power steering control, modified drawing on experience from competing in the Super Taikyu Series with the GR86, eliminates wobble in high-speed corners and on rough surfaces, enabling precise steering that allows tracing of the intended line.
For the manual transmission model, the chamfer on the shift interlock is now 0.5mm broader for enhanced operability when downshifting from fifth to fourth gear, ensuring smoother, stress-free, at-the-limit corner entry.
The EyeSight driver-assist system now features a triple-camera configuration, as an upgrade from the previous two-camera arrangement.
Tailored specifically to the low stance of a sports car, the enhanced system combines wide-angle stereo cameras with an ultra-wide-angle monocular camera to provide a field of view broader than ever before.
